Lily’s Luau

As we say goodbye to summer, here is a festive way to end the summer with a great celebration!  This Luau comes from The Seaman Family.  Be sure to watch for more parties as Aubree starts her own Children’s Party Planning business.

Here are the details from her party in her words.

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Over the weekend, we celebrated Lily’s 6th Birthday with a Luau! After months of planning, spending, and crafting, the party was definitely one that she will remember. She invited her best friends, Abby and Ally; and with her sister Evie at her side, they danced, swam, made a craft, and had a fantastically fun Home-Made Party! Thanks to all of my Etsy friends for their hard work and to Leah for her Photography!

I whipped us these napkin rings from flowers that I had left over when making the girls each their very own barrettes to take home.

I filled bud vases full of six-lets, which I haven’t eaten since I was a kid, so it took me back to the days when candy wasn’t so expensive! ;)

The dining table was set for our Luau dinner, featuring Hawaiian chicken and pineapple on the grill.

Each girl got to go home with their very own grass skirt. The flowers, clipped to the top, were their hair barrettes that I made.

…and these pineapple cups were gifts that I threw in as well. Every kid likes to drink from fun pineapples, right?

These were bamboo fans for each guest to take home as well. The Thank You tags, Cupcake Toppers and Wrappers, and Water Bottle Labels were made from Etsy seller, Heather at Chickabug. Check out her shop for many more paper party items, customizable to your child’s party!

The delicious gourmet cupcakes were made by Rhianna at Happiness In A Bite. I have used her for three different parties so far, and they are always a hit!

The beautifully decorated Gourmet cookies were made from Lori at Lori’s Place. You gotta check out her work as well…AMAZING!

They came individually packaged and ready to eat. Aren’t they adorable?

I filled a bucket full of water bottles and Jones drinks, with labels tailored to Lily’s Luau. The labels had fun Birthday Facts on the back of them. You can find them here: www.etsy.com/shop/chickabug.

The kids loved the chocolate fountain! Who am I kidding, I love it too. ;)

We set up a photo booth for pictures and Owen loved running back and forth through the grass skirt wall!

Her Headband and Tutu were made by Etsy Seller Tiara’s Tutus. She has beautiful costumes for all times of the year and with Halloween coming around the corner, you should stop by!

Poms always add eye candy to a party. I got these from PomLove on Etsy.

The banner is made by Taffie Wishes on Etsy. She has so many cute things, so be sure to stop by if you like what you see!

LumberJack & Jill Couple’s Shower

I saw this party featured on P is for Party and I had to share it!  Look at all of the great BBQ foods that are served at the table.  My favorite thing is the corn on the stick.  I can’t wait to use this idea.

You can find all of the details at Frilly Milly Events.

Luau Inspiration Board

Here is an Inspiration Board that I created for a friend who is wanting to have a Luau.  There are so many great  ideas that can transform your back yard to your own tropical paradise.

Sunset Skewers; Pineapple Cupcakes; Pineapple and Mango Cupcakes; Jello Shots; Grass Skirt Drinks; Parasol Drink Topiaries; Luau Party CollectionLuau Party; Aloha Dessert Table

Here are some great recipes to try for a Luau or a Tropical Party:

Appetizers
Tropical food is so diverse that you can serve anything from fruit, salads, salsa or even bread!

Tropical Fruit Salad
Pineapple Cheese Ball
Tropical Chicken Salad with Caramelized Walnuts and Coconut Shavings
Pina Colada Bread
Tropical Island Caramelized Pineapple Salsa

Main Courses
You won’t have to deal with too much prepping with these more simple tropical dishes.

Hawaiian Enchiladas

Tropical Tilapia
Hawaiian Pasta with Chicken and Pineapple
Tropical Shrimp Quesadillas
Hawaiian Chicken

Side Dishes
Slip into summer with a taste of these rice and veggie sides.

Island Couscous
Tropical Carrots
Tropical Sweet Potato Salad
Tropical Nut Rice
Island Sweet Potato Slaw

Desserts
The best thing about these desserts? They’re all one of a kind!

Hawaiian Tropical Coconut Snow Balls
Island Banana Bread
Tropical Cheesecake
Pina Colada Muffins
Hawaiian Pineapple Bars

Beverages

The colors on these drinks are blinding, but in a good way of course!

Tropical Kiwi Punch
Caipirinha
Tropical Blended Ice
Key Lime Pie Martini
Tropical Milk Shakes

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